Tooth extraction question

[XanaDUer2]

I'm supposed to have a tooth extracted that has either a cyst or abscess with possible sinus involvement. I'm having it as outpatient in a hospital. Traditional Medicare may not cover the cost. An oral surgeon will be doing it. Its not cosmetic. I'm on antibiotic in case its an abscess.

From what I'm reading. Anyone experience something like this, and was it covered?

[underpants]

1. Get some rest

I had my molars removed all at once and St. Patrick’s Day ‘94 I think. She wasn’t shy.

Public health place.

[rickford66]

2. He's worried about the cost.

[XanaDUer2]

3. Thank you for understanding

That's exactly what I'm worried about

[surfered]

4. Sorry . don't know the answer. You should ask the Hospital and/or the oral surgeon.

[XanaDUer2]

5. The woman in the dept said they take it

But maybe not for my condition. Worrisome

[CurtEastPoint]

6. please read this page

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/dental-services

[XanaDUer2]

7. Thank you

I have a feeling its not covered although an abdcess could go to my brain.. I'm stuck

[OAITW r.2.0]

8. Is this scheduled or just what you think you need?

If scheduled, didn't they explain the net costs you are liable for? If tooth extractions are what you are contemplating. I'd figure on $500/tooth without insurance. But I could be totally wrong. Good luck. Hope you get the help you need.

[XanaDUer2]

10. My Dr ordered a CT scan of my head

Due to pain. They discovered a cyst or abscess in a molar with possible sinus involvement. Its my Dr who is sending me and gave me antibiotic in case its abscess

[Lifeafter70]

9. From what I read medicare part b

Should cover some of oral surgeon charges. Coverage depends on reason for removal. If it's just because of abcess, not much is covered.
Good luck an abcess should not be ignored.

[XanaDUer2]

11. Or a cyst

They cannot tell

[Timewas]

12. Sort of iffy

But it al depends on how they write it up, there are code numbers they use and they are what decides what gets covered..... Hospital should be able to tell you what part you will be liable for.

[Silent Type]

13. Unfortunately, coverage for dental is very limited. Up until a year ago, traditional Medicare would not even cover

extracting teeth when it’s required for radiation therapy for head and neck cancers.

Good luck.

[XanaDUer2]

15. They don't pay

Fuck this country